Evans Manyara Morara
Nairobi
Summary
Passionate Electronics and Computer Engineering Instructor with 3+ years of experience in IT support and education. Proven expertise in troubleshooting, asset management, and capacity building of tech resources. Demonstrated success in mentoring learners and reducing operational downtime, with a solid background in computer systems and network management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ICT Assistant
Good Testimony Schools
Nairobi
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered ICT lessons integrating coding, robotics, and digital literacy.
- Provided one-on-one technical support to students and staff, fostering independence and digital fluency.
- Conducted workshops for teachers on educational technology tools and troubleshooting best practices.
- Implemented data management systems and supported website/social media updates.
- Led IT infrastructure upgrades and maintained inventory records using analytical tools.
- Managed and updated the school's computer labs, ensuring all equipment was functional and up-to-date with the latest software.
- Assisted in the installation and configuration of new hardware and software across multiple departments.
Tech Support Intern
GAO Tek Inc.
Remote
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Resolved hardware, software, and connectivity issues via phone, email, and chat.
- Documented troubleshooting steps and contributed to process improvements.
- Participated in training on Microsoft and Apple OS, improving resolution time by 20%.
Computer Assembly Technician
Jkuat Industrial Park Ltd
Juja
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Assembled and tested computer systems, ensuring quality and performance.
- Diagnosed Wi-Fi network issues using PLC operations and repaired laptop/tablet assemblies.
- Assembled, installed, and configured computer hardware components, including CPUs, motherboards, RAM, and storage devices.
- Maintained detailed inventory records of hardware components and assembly tools.
- Collaborated with IT support teams to ensure assembled computers met organizational specifications and standards.
Electronics Intern
Movenpick Hotels & Residences
Nairobi
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed and tested electronic circuits and embedded systems.
- Assisted in the assembly and soldering of PCB components, ensuring accurate circuit connections.
- Analyzed and documented technical specifications for electronic device improvements.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to optimize embedded software for microcontroller-based applications.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Computer Engineering
Kirinyaga University
01.2022
Skills
- Windows/linux systems
- SQL
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Networking
- Ticketing Systems
- ICT Instruction
- Curriculum Integration
- Workshop Facilitation
- Excel Dashboards
- SQL Queries
- Data Visualization
- Clear Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
Key Projects Achievements
- Smart Domestic Automatic Room Temperature Controller, Designed a sensor-based system to automate temperature regulation, enhancing energy efficiency.
- IT Support Ticket Analysis Dashboard, Created a dashboard using Excel and SQL to analyze support ticket trends. Identified peak issue times and resolution bottlenecks, simulating a 20% improvement in response efficiency. Inspired by Data Analytics Bootcamp.
- Prototyping & Innovation, Built custom PCB layouts and a smart plant irrigation system for automation projects.
Certifications Memberships
- Graduate Engineering Technologist, Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians (IET-K)
- Computer Hardware Basics, Cisco Networking Academy
- Data Analytics Boot camp, Alexander Freberg, Completed a project-based boot camp covering data wrangling, visualization, and SQL-based analysis. Gained proficiency in data cleaning and preprocessing techniques using Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy to ensure high-quality datasets for analysis. Developed interactive dashboards and reports with Power BI and Tableau to visually communicate complex data insights effectively. Applied advanced SQL querying skills to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets from relational databases. Conducted exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies using statistical methods and visualization tools.
Timeline
ICT Assistant
Good Testimony Schools
09.2024 - Current
Tech Support Intern
GAO Tek Inc.
11.2023 - 07.2024
Computer Assembly Technician
Jkuat Industrial Park Ltd
10.2022 - 08.2023
Electronics Intern
Movenpick Hotels & Residences
06.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Computer Engineering
Kirinyaga University